Most concerning is that the bill effectively expands the policy that's of Title 42 without any exceptions for those with bona fide asylum claims, unaccompanied children, victims of torture, victims of trafficking.
Cicilline highlights concerns over H.R. 29's impact on asylum seekers and vulnerable groups.
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Secretly, I was always hoping I would be surprised it would move really quickly, but as a practical matter, I knew that was not the case.
The Goldman Act empowered the State Department to seek the return of American children, yet, the department, in my opinion, has not used the full of range of tools as Congress has intended.
Can you just confirm that that money is in fact being appropriated to LGBTQI+ groups working on inclusive development programs around the world?
Congress certainly has the authority to do that and I think that's one of the key issues for this Committee and the Congress to consider.
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